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Roy Wright

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Jan 29, 2015

Victim Details

Roy Wright

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2015-01-29

57

Roy

Wright

06/29/2026

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Roy Wright, a 57-year-old African American male from East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on January 28, 2015. His death was reported in the Belleville News-Democrat on January 29, 2015. The obituary did not provide specific details about the cause of his death.

Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roy Wright's death reveals that it was a result of a violent incident. The Illinois State Police released a video seeking public assistance in identifying a person of inter ...
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  • Legacy.com: Roy Wright Obituary (2015) - East St. Louis, IL - Belleville News-Democrat
  • http://www.bnd.com/2015/01/28/3634386_east-st-louis-police-investigate.html?rh=1
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